Loved it! That was an awesome little adventure. Glad you took some time to think about safety and contingency plans in that sketchy area. I also carry a compact .380. That trail also looks really fun. Everything about this was the Kove in its element. Perfect terrain for it. Absolutely eats terrain like this for breakfast with speed, style, and comfort! Loved that pure riding segment at the end, too. Nothing beats the thrill and sound of an uncorked thumper tear-assing around the countryside! Well done my dude!
Hey Dirt, if you're ever over by Why Arizona, we have some great riding here all the way to the border and north past Ajo into the Barry Goldwater area
"obviously I am armed" I am from the UK and I have no understanding from the video why? I have owned a .22RF, .243 and shotguns (which would be considered quite unusual the rifles anyway) but never felt the need to take them on a trailride, rented a bike about 10 years ago in LA too and rode around 4 states solo for a fortnight for the first time in the US, did'nt need a gun then either, did go to a gun club in LV and spent $50 blasting at paper. You are very fortunate to have all that free space to go and ride, us here in the UK are generally limited to a mile or two here and there though often a lot more challenging than your ride . a small grappling hook and a bit of rope would have you over that wall in about a minute surely? who were the guys you spoke too? thanks for the vid.
So I’d just say that in the US, especially in Arizona, nearly everyone is armed and the border lands are very dangerous due to the illegal activity. I didn’t need my gun but we like to be safe rather than sorry. Not to mention it is my job to put people away in jail so I surely have enemies out there (not in the middle of no where but you get my point). The wall at the border is not secure at all so need for a grappling hook, just walk a mile to the next hole in the fence and walk through. Ridiculous if you ask me!! The guy in the white truck is an independent news outlet showing what’s going on at the border. I think it’s livebordernews.com or something similar. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
There are alot of Bad guys on the border that would definitely kill you for a brand new Kove. That naivety of yours will get you in a whole heap of trouble one day.
I understand people living outside the US not understanding the firearm thing. I also understand that there are parts of London that the police won’t enter because of the “ others” that live there. It’s becoming this way in the US and the epicenter of the illegal migration and drug trafficking and human trafficking is right where this man is out playing. I’d just as soon not be armed wherever I go, but I’m not the problem, they are. I’m a law abiding citizen that pays my taxes and follows the laws. “They” don’t.
Thanks for the sub! It’s still a dirt bike but it’s much smoother than my 500 was so I’d say you’re less fatigued at the end of the day. That’s where the smooth power comes in to play too. A bike with crazy power would wear you out in no time.
I had a 2007 KTM 640ADV back in the day, easy to ride, service and crashable!!. Do you think you can do a day on the highway okay? What's the service intervals. Many thanks
@@leooneill1693 it’s still a single on the highway. My bones would be buzzing by the end of the day. I’d say it’s doable. I’ll ride a couple hundred plus miles off-road out and can double back on the highway no problem. It’s a good combo but still a single thumper nonetheless!
It’s not horrible or at the moment causing any pooling of oil in the skid plate area. However, the left side of the head/cylinder are oil soaked. I’ve tried tightening the head cover bolts. I emailed Gary at gpx and be mentioned I might have overfilled the oil?? Hmm. When I get the bike apart later down the road I’ll inspect closer and try replacing the gasket.
@@DirtByk Hmmm concerning to say the least. I’m kind of on the fence right now with buying one. My biggest concern has been longterm reliability, but since these bikes are so new it seems kind of like a crapshoot. I’ve got a CRF300L Rally now, which isn’t even in the same league, but dang it’s reliable. That’s what you want with a BDR bike.
@@matlock77 as you can see I ride remote and often solo. Reliability is critical to me as well. Dakar ‘23 was proving ground enough for me. I can tell you the build quality is on par with Japanese or Austrian bikes. I’ve had dozens and been working on bikes for 30+ years. Only time will tell, but my bet is on the Kove’s reliability.
@@DirtByk I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and provide your feedback. The new Standard Pro offering is sure making it hard to resist.
thank you for this film from Austria. At my country there are no kove dealers at the moment... i hope i can buy the 450 rally in near future and replace my crf1100l adventure sport.
for me its irelevent where the bike is made. for me its importent that the bike i´m paying my hard earned mony is well mayed, looks good and is fun to ride. @@DirtByk
@@christianhackl7719 You can buy it in Finland now, maybe you could buy one there, ride it home and register it. Not sure what the import, export laws are like there though, sorry. I've just moved here from Canada, and I'm seriously thinking about buying one.
It was closer to 15 degrees at the height of the day. There was some elevation to that area. Plus the desert warms up in the day but gets cold at night. Well below freezing 🥶. Thanks for checking out my video all the way in France!
Could you activate the possibility of subtitles please? Let youtube auto generate them? Sometimes it is hard to hear you but on previous videos the transcription via the subtitles was pretty accurate; Thanks mate nice video!
Thank you! I’m not sure how to enable the CC but I’ll look into it. Improving the audio is my goal and it’s an ever evolving thing. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment.
That bike is drawing me like a moth to a flame!
It’s hard to beat and now they have “Rally Pro Standard” model. For $500 you get nearly all the mods I spent $1500 on! 🤷♂️
That was really good stuff man! Ive never seen it , thanks for the video! Definitely got a new subscriber here.
Hey man! No thank you for watching and definitely for taking a moment to reach out!
Loved it! That was an awesome little adventure. Glad you took some time to think about safety and contingency plans in that sketchy area. I also carry a compact .380. That trail also looks really fun. Everything about this was the Kove in its element. Perfect terrain for it. Absolutely eats terrain like this for breakfast with speed, style, and comfort! Loved that pure riding segment at the end, too. Nothing beats the thrill and sound of an uncorked thumper tear-assing around the countryside! Well done my dude!
Thanks for the compliments! It was a week ago and I’m itching for another long adventure! Can’t wait to get out on the trail with you and your Kove.
@@DirtByk a week ago is way too long! 😂 how’s this weekend looking for you??
Hey Dirt, if you're ever over by Why Arizona, we have some great riding here all the way to the border and north past Ajo into the Barry Goldwater area
I haven’t made it that far west yet. Would you by down to show the area???
"obviously I am armed" I am from the UK and I have no understanding from the video why? I have owned a .22RF, .243 and shotguns (which would be considered quite unusual the rifles anyway) but never felt the need to take them on a trailride, rented a bike about 10 years ago in LA too and rode around 4 states solo for a fortnight for the first time in the US, did'nt need a gun then either, did go to a gun club in LV and spent $50 blasting at paper. You are very fortunate to have all that free space to go and ride, us here in the UK are generally limited to a mile or two here and there though often a lot more challenging than your ride . a small grappling hook and a bit of rope would have you over that wall in about a minute surely? who were the guys you spoke too? thanks for the vid.
So I’d just say that in the US, especially in Arizona, nearly everyone is armed and the border lands are very dangerous due to the illegal activity. I didn’t need my gun but we like to be safe rather than sorry. Not to mention it is my job to put people away in jail so I surely have enemies out there (not in the middle of no where but you get my point). The wall at the border is not secure at all so need for a grappling hook, just walk a mile to the next hole in the fence and walk through. Ridiculous if you ask me!! The guy in the white truck is an independent news outlet showing what’s going on at the border. I think it’s livebordernews.com or something similar. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
There are alot of Bad guys on the border that would definitely kill you for a brand new Kove. That naivety of yours will get you in a whole heap of trouble one day.
I understand people living outside the US not understanding the firearm thing. I also understand that there are parts of London that the police won’t enter because of the “ others” that live there. It’s becoming this way in the US and the epicenter of the illegal migration and drug trafficking and human trafficking is right where this man is out playing. I’d just as soon not be armed wherever I go, but I’m not the problem, they are. I’m a law abiding citizen that pays my taxes and follows the laws. “They” don’t.
Great looking bike, how is it after a long day in the saddle. Just sub'd, thanks.
Thanks for the sub! It’s still a dirt bike but it’s much smoother than my 500 was so I’d say you’re less fatigued at the end of the day. That’s where the smooth power comes in to play too. A bike with crazy power would wear you out in no time.
I had a 2007 KTM 640ADV back in the day, easy to ride, service and crashable!!. Do you think you can do a day on the highway okay?
What's the service intervals.
Many thanks
@@leooneill1693 it’s still a single on the highway. My bones would be buzzing by the end of the day. I’d say it’s doable. I’ll ride a couple hundred plus miles off-road out and can double back on the highway no problem. It’s a good combo but still a single thumper nonetheless!
You mentioned in a previous video some leakage at the valve cover seal. Wanted to check in and see if that problem persists?
It’s not horrible or at the moment causing any pooling of oil in the skid plate area. However, the left side of the head/cylinder are oil soaked. I’ve tried tightening the head cover bolts. I emailed Gary at gpx and be mentioned I might have overfilled the oil?? Hmm. When I get the bike apart later down the road I’ll inspect closer and try replacing the gasket.
@@DirtByk Hmmm concerning to say the least. I’m kind of on the fence right now with buying one. My biggest concern has been longterm reliability, but since these bikes are so new it seems kind of like a crapshoot. I’ve got a CRF300L Rally now, which isn’t even in the same league, but dang it’s reliable. That’s what you want with a BDR bike.
@@matlock77 as you can see I ride remote and often solo. Reliability is critical to me as well. Dakar ‘23 was proving ground enough for me. I can tell you the build quality is on par with Japanese or Austrian bikes. I’ve had dozens and been working on bikes for 30+ years. Only time will tell, but my bet is on the Kove’s reliability.
@@DirtByk I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and provide your feedback. The new Standard Pro offering is sure making it hard to resist.
@@matlock77 man! If they would have had the Rally Pro Standard I would certainly have gotten that one. It would have saved me a ton on upgrades.
thank you for this film from Austria. At my country there are no kove dealers at the moment... i hope i can buy the 450 rally in near future and replace my crf1100l adventure sport.
What’s the sentiment in Austria with Chinese brands making quality bikes and manufacturing of many ktm models/parts going out of country to China?
for me its irelevent where the bike is made. for me its importent that the bike i´m paying my hard earned mony is well mayed, looks good and is fun to ride.
@@DirtByk
@@christianhackl7719 You can buy it in Finland now, maybe you could buy one there, ride it home and register it. Not sure what the import, export laws are like there though, sorry.
I've just moved here from Canada, and I'm seriously thinking about buying one.
Houla, it must not be very hot where you live at the moment, maybe 0° Celsius I think... Hello from France
It was closer to 15 degrees at the height of the day. There was some elevation to that area. Plus the desert warms up in the day but gets cold at night. Well below freezing 🥶. Thanks for checking out my video all the way in France!
Could you activate the possibility of subtitles please? Let youtube auto generate them? Sometimes it is hard to hear you but on previous videos the transcription via the subtitles was pretty accurate; Thanks mate nice video!
Thank you! I’m not sure how to enable the CC but I’ll look into it. Improving the audio is my goal and it’s an ever evolving thing. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment.
Better than stock does it make more power
Butt dyno says yes.
nice
Thank you!! Really appreciate you take a moment to comment. Hope you’re able to get out and ride!
Probably lean now is that carb ?
No it’s FI.
Disappointed in that wall... Was ecpecting it to be more middle-ages (it is medieval concept after all) with castles and knight on horses
No, just sketchy militia and migrant welcome parties.
That's 1 off the complaints no low end power
Yeah, but it’s much better with the timing key, lighter less restrictive exhaust and new ecu tune.